How to pitch pride to get transition traction!

How to pitch pride to get transition traction!

In 2003, Tom Hubler, a family business coach, told me “Pride and stubbornness” are barriers to a successful transition. This winter Beth Moore’s teaching has encouraged me to explore the aspects of pride that impact family harmony. Let’s dissect this touchy topic....
When Silent Nights Don’t Bring Peace To Your Farm

When Silent Nights Don’t Bring Peace To Your Farm

When I was a very small farm girl, dressed in my homemade red velvet jumper, I looked forward to “Edie” Christmas on Boxing Day with my cousins. I recall my great-grandmother singing “Silent Night” to us in German. Little did I know then that I would marry into a...
Transition Planning Secrets of Success for Founders

Transition Planning Secrets of Success for Founders

Interview with Tracy Brunet and Elaine Froese Throughout the episode, Elaine shares the best of her wisdom from over forty years of helping families transition their farm to the next generation. Tracy Brunet, President of Impact Farm Marketing, and Elaine Froese chat...
How to Start the Succession Planning Conversation

How to Start the Succession Planning Conversation

(Source: Canola Digest October 2020) Farm families are stuck when it comes to getting folks to the kitchen table to talk about timelines for transition of labour, management and ownership of the farm. As a farm family coach over the past 8 months of the Great Pause,...